Times and Room Charges
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront will allow the use of our facilities for up to five hours at no charge. For an additional hour (with prior approval) there is a room rental charge of $100.00. Six hours is the maximum time allowed for a Wedding Reception at our facility. Please see Ceremony Policies for additional charges related to having your wedding ceremony at our facility.
Deposits
An initial $500.00 deposit by cash, check or credit card is required to secure space for your reception site on a definite basis. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Food and Beverage Services
In accordance with New York State regulations, no food or beverage may be
brought into the hotel for use and/or consumption in a banquet room by a
patron or attendee. We do allow a wedding cake to be brought in by a certified
baker. The Ramada Geneva Lakefront, as a licensee, is responsible to sell
and service alcoholic beverages in accordance with New York State Liquor
Authority Regulations. We therefore require that all alcoholic beverages
be provided and served by our staff.
Guarantees
A guaranteed attendance and advanced payment must be given to our Catering Office at least one (1) week prior to the date of your event. This number is not subject to reduction, the hotel will not undertake to serve more than a five percent increase over the guaranteed number. You will be charged for the guarantee or the number attending, whichever is greater.
Taxes and Service Charges
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront will automatically add Service Charge of 19%
to all food and beverage ordered from our facility.
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront will automatically add applicable New York State sales tax to all food, beverage, decorations and services received from our catering department. New York State sales tax is subject to change and the consumer is responsible to assume any increase with out notice.
Linens and Decorations
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront provides linens (tablecloths, table skirting
and napkins) in white and ivory at no additional charge. Additional linen
colors may be rented at the group’s expense. Some additional
colored napkins available at no extra charge. Ask our Catering Manager for
color selections available.
Please see our wedding package enhancements for upgraded centerpieces and additional decorations available.
Liability
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront does not accept responsibility for any items left unattended in our
banquet facilities. It is the group’s responsibility to gather all belongings prior to departure.
Vendors
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront must arrange time, setup or delivery with any outside vendors such
as DJ Service, Cake Decorators, Bridal Consultants, and Florists. Please have your vendors call for
appropriate times for setups or deliveries in conjunction with your event.
Room Blocks
The Ramada Geneva Lakefront will hold a block of rooms for your group, based on availability.
Room blocks are held for your group until 30 days prior to date of arrival. Room reservations must
be made prior to this 30-day cut off date. After the 30-day cut off date, rooms will be based
on availability. Our Sales and Catering office will assist you with a room block and discounted
group rates.
Tent Rental
Due to unpredictable weather patterns along Seneca Lake, the Ramada Geneva Lakefront requires a
tent for any outside wedding ceremonies. The charge to hold your wedding ceremony on property is $1,000.00 (plus sales tax). This charge will include a white canvas tent with sides (if needed), setup on the lawn overlooking Seneca Lake, white chairs, a white wrought iron archway, and a hiding room for the bridal party, prior to and following the ceremony. Additional tent decorations including an aisle
runner are available for an additional charge. Group is responsible to make arrangements for music and officiate for wedding ceremony.
Rehearsals
If you wish to hold a ceremony rehearsal at our facility, you must make these arrangements with our
Catering Sales Manager in advance. We will do our best to accommodate the rehearsal where the tent
is to be placed, or arrange another suitable location. You are responsible to make arrangements to have your officiate or another party to assist in the direction of your group during the rehearsal.
Entertainment
Our facility hosts live entertainment on our Cocktail Patio near the restaurant on Fridays, May –
September, 5:30pm-9:30pm. If you choose to have your ceremony during this time, please be advised that music may be playing before and/or after your ceremony. We will make arrangements to have the music stopped during the actual ceremony.
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